IntangibleBeer wrote:Strong, strong game. They are starting to win against the tough teams. Last year in the run-up to the playoffs they were losing to the tougher opponents. This is very encouraging. Let's keep this up, but not peak too soon. :fist:

bhaw wrote:What a stupid ass plan of attack by the Bruins in the last 2 minutes. The fact that they allowed Martin to kill 30 seconds before they even applied pressure was ridiculous. Looked like Rask was about to put the wood onto his own guys as he was going to the bench. Took them over 60 seconds to get the goalie pulled.

Lucic is a big dumb animal. I'm pretty sure Julien just gives him commands and pays him in shiny objects.

Lol...spot on. I noticed that about Rask too. He was like, "Get your asses down ice!!!!"

the notion that they are peaking early is just as silly as assuming that they would be bad defensively for the rest of the year. NHL seasons are full of highs and lows. this is a high. enjoy it. then remember not to freak out when it comes back around the other way.

this is to no one in particular. certainly not to pfidc who is pretty level headed. i just thought it needed said.

This team isn't peaking if that makes any sense. They are merely solidifying how to play a complete game. Look at the last 4 games. 4 goals...

I would give more credence to the idea if they were merely playing for the streak and just doing everything they could to win, regardless of how well they played. What i mean by that is during this streak, they haven't gotten sloppy or tried to outscore teams like last year. They have actually gone the complete opposite direction. They have tightened things up to such a degree that if you give them an inch, they take a mile.

This style is sustainable and nothing like the 12 game streak at the end of last year. During that streak, we all saw the obvious flaws and knew heading into the playoffs that team had major issues.

Another big win against a tough opponent. Solid job by all 5 Dmen when Kristopher went down. Bennett just keeps getting better and better in all 3 zones. Dupuis in Chara's grill every shift...gotta love it. Keep it goin boys.

the notion that they are peaking early is just as silly as assuming that they would be bad defensively for the rest of the year. NHL seasons are full of highs and lows. this is a high. enjoy it. then remember not to freak out when it comes back around the other way.

this is to no one in particular. certainly not to pfidc who is pretty level headed. i just thought it needed said.